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Today we release a unique episode in which we review 10 films that played at the 2025 RiverRun International Film Festival. We at Nerdhat are grateful to the directors for inviting us to be a part of this year’s festival. We had so much fun! 

As of release (April 24th), films are still playing virtually. You can purchase tickets now through April 27th at https://riverrunfilm.com/events/

Here is a breakdown in order of the films we are reviewing for this episode: 

1) “The Death of James” (animated short, drama/comedy)

2) “A Night at the Rest Area” (animated short)

3) “Waterlogged” (animated short, narrative) 

4) “Cucumber” (live-action short, comedy)

5) “Order for Ben” (live-action short, drama)

6) “We Are Kings” (live-action short, drama)

7) “Time Travel is Dangerous” (feature, scifi/comedy)

8) “Motherland” (feature, drama/thriller)

9) “Battersea” (feature, drama)

10) “The Pantone Guy” (feature, documentary)

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On the first day of the RiverRun International Film Festival, hosted in our very own hometown of Winston Salem, NC, Richard sat down with filmmaker Timothy Cooper (@timothymichaelcooper) to talk about his entry, the scifi comedy short film “Knead.” They also discussed Timothy’s other work, including a web series he wrote & directed which starred SNL badass Kate McKinnon and a year long writing project which saw him publish 365 science fiction short stories. We hope you enjoy their conversation as much as they did! 

If you’re in or near Winston Salem this week, by the way, head over to the RiverRun festival and catch the second showing of “Knead,” playing at 1:00 PM this Saturday and virtually beginning April 21st. Click below to purchase your tickets now:

https://riverrunfilm.com/events/abreakforlaughter/#buynow

Links: 

About Timothy:

https://blueprintscreenwritinggroup.com/about-timothy

“Knead” (2024)

https://www.kneadfilm.com

Jordan Carlos: 

https://linktr.ee/jordancarlos?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=eb2ce8d6-4c3e-4ebc-accf-31d27f19c862

“Lemon” (2016):

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt6055594/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_2_cdt_t_3

Jenn Lyon: 

https://m.imdb.com/name/nm4434808/?ref_=tt_cst_i_3

https://www.instagram.com/thejennlyon?igsh=ZG1zaGR1MzluaW1t

Concierge: The Series

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1842596/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_0_in_0_q_concierge%253A%2520the%2520series

Upright Citizens Brigade:

https://ucbcomedy.com

Blueprint Screenwriting Group: 

https://blueprintscreenwritinggroup.com

365 Short Stories:

https://www.365shortstories.com/

Ted Chiang’s “Stories of your Life”: 

https://www.amazon.com/Arrival-Stories-Your-Life-MTI-ebook/dp/B01JEMPGWQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3OPFKXFZCTS7K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rji28B9iVwNV_ZlkvpTCacYvDSFgtmMpkQ91OutlbuEfSMxgvhzNO9Lbut12rYG18minJN34immK8kNkWKcDTYZrOpOVIrOruz2hTfyWEjwky6o5bcS_YyTzQGyXmkf1804lJCQ6fTghQgDjrhSmDkNC3R5PU7HulK6nnHF0ncQ7khuXgMG-1kIa3xGwtdSu-qfqKNVlwg_PpP7twC4qIw.sHSeXmVBSHjsUQur9KFUMxvpkdusYeO1mMFBLEx8a8Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=story+of+your+life+ted+chiang&qid=1744851051&sprefix=ted+cheung+story%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1

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Join us as we kick off a special month featuring independent and arthouse cinema with a battle between two Jeff Nichols films, both starring the inimitable Michael Shannon. 

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In honor of the 4K re-master and re-release of Princess Mononoke in IMAX today, we share our review, originally published during season 4 of the podcast. Enjoy! 

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Whew! That episode title was a mouthful! Why do Anime so often have titles as long as a 19th century novel? Who knows. Anyway, we’re here this week for a battle of in-theater* Anime movies. Who will win? Listen to find out! 

*both films, at the time of episode release, are no longer in theaters. For streaming options, keep an eye on Crunchyroll. 

March’s Fundraiser, Crisis Control Ministries of Winston Salem: https://ig.me/2a9k1rXJZhkg2HC

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In honor of Women’s History Month, we are re-releasing this classic episode which kicked off season 3 of the podcast (then known as “The Irreverent Nerds”): Kira Sings a Duet. Kacie of @holodeck4 joined Richard to discuss the women of Star Trek, with a special focus on one of her favorite Deep Space Nine episodes, “Duet.” 

Enjoy! 

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The category for round is “Poor, Unfortunate Souls! (Disney Movies that Freaked us Out).” Although, apparently, only Richard was scared by these films when he saw them as a young, impressionable child. Laura and Will were just too badass to be afraid. Anywaaaaay….we’re pitting 1989’s “The Little Mermaid” against the 1986 film “The Great Mouse Detective.” Who will win - Ratigan or Ursula? Listen to find out! 

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In our first bonus episode of season 6, guests Kacie of Holodeck4 (Instagram, TikTok, Youtube) and Wes of Twin Cities Trekkies Podcast compete against one another in a battle of 90s Star Trek series. Who will win? Listen to find out!

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This week it’s a battle of Eisner Award-winning comics as we put Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo Grasscutter series (1999) against Jeff Smith’s Bone The Great Cow Race series (1994). 

This month’s fundraiser: H.O.P.E. Of Winston Salem

Donate: https://ig.me/21WlSr1O4tP0CUl

Volunteer: https://hopews.org/ways-to-help/donate-time/

This week’s Nerdhat Donor: Retroid Games of Winston Salem, NC

https://www.retroidgames.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZipgX9pRXUIwlhqfsm4VVB_j1rJRRh124RCLGDiOLUdzjVNvbKZTSa1xM_aem_jxV1Od-YRnD3o2BmYpPzUw

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It’s a battle of the 90s this week as we pit two wacky comedies against one another - Robin William’s “Mrs. Doubtfire” and the Arnold Swarzeneggar - Danny Devito team-up movie “Junior.” Who will win this battle of 90s movie-stars? Listen to find out! 


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